Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 4:1-11
CAPTURE OF THE ARK, AND DEATH OF ELI’S SONS, 1 Samuel 4:1-11. This section records the beginning of the downfall of Eli’s house, and that bitter affliction of the tabernacle the loss of the sacred ark. See note on 1 Samuel 2:32. Led by Jehovah’s word, as communicated through Samuel, Israel goes out to battle with the Philistines; but it is that it may be made to feel its utter weakness without Jehovah’s constant aid. The impiety of the nation demanded a signal chastisement, especially in the... read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Samuel 4:2
put: 1 Samuel 17:8, 1 Samuel 17:21 they joined battle: Heb. the battle was spread Israel: Joshua 7:5-Ruth :, Joshua 7:12, Psalms 44:9, Psalms 44:10 and they: Psalms 79:7, Psalms 79:8, Psalms 106:40, Psalms 106:41, Lamentations 3:40 the army: Heb. the array Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 1:42 - for I am not Judges 3:3 - five lords Judges 18:30 - until 1 Samuel 2:31 - I will cut 1 Samuel 4:10 - Israel Psalms 78:62 - gave read more